Iris is a fairly classic fragrance note which has been used in countless perfumes throughout the 20th and 21st century. This article outlines the different types of Iris perfumes for every taste and budget.
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Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Intense
Despite the name, Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Intense is actually an Iris perfume (the original Beautiful Magnolia is the Magnolia one).
Beautiful Magnolia Intense combines Iris with a Leathery undertone alongside a spicy Cardemon and a powdery Iris.
It is indeed an intense perfume and has really strong projection.
Lancôme Oui La Vie Est Belle
There have been a lot of different versions of Lancôme’s best selling perfume La Vie Est Belle. A new addition to the line is Oui La Vie Est Belle, which comes with a gorgeous glittery gold spray on the bottle.
Oui La Vie Est Belle is a strong and slightly sweet Iris perfume; it doesn’t have the powdery element which many Iris perfumes have which I think makes it quite interesting and modern.
I find Lancôme perfumes are excellent for lasting and this is no exception.
Parfums De Marley Athalia
Parfums De Marley are a niche French fragrance house. Their Athalia perfume is a heavy musky Iris fragrance which has strong projection and lasting power; not one for the faint hearted.
There is a hint of Orange Blossom which combines with the Iris, but predominantly Athalia is all about that musky Iris.
Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste
The Bvlgari Omnia perfumes are some of my favourite perfume bottles. Their purple Omnia Amethyste combines two ‘purple’ scents; Iris and Heliotrope.
Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste is an Eau de Toilette and so I recommend it for those who like Iris perfumes but are looking for something lighter, perhaps for the summer or the office.
Prada Infusion D’Iris
Prada Infusion D’Iris has been out since 2007 and has continued to be a go-to fragrance for lovers of Iris. Infusion D’Iris is a powdery Iris perfume with a hint of Incense and a slightly aromatic feel.
Tiffany & Co Intense
The original Tiffany & Co perfume is an Iris fragrance but the Intense version has a much stronger Iris vibe. It also has an Amber base note which makes the Iris very warm and deep.
Check out my article on the entire Tiffany & Co perfume range.
Tocca Maya
Tocca Maya is a unique fruity Iris fragrance; it combines Blackcurrant, Violet and Patchouli with Iris to create a very feminine scent.
Floral Street Iris Goddess
Floral Street is a British Vegan and Cruelty-free fragrance brand named after Floral Street in Covent Garden. Their Iris Goddess is a very powdery Iris fragrance which reminds me of a classic ladies powder room scent.
AERIN Iris Meadow
The AERIN perfumes from Estée Lauder are pretty, feminine fragrances inspired by nature. Iris Meadow has fresh green fragrance notes which compliment the Iris and truly do evoke the feeling of being outside in a Meadow.
AERIN Iris Meadow is discontinued but still available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and OnBuy.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris
L’Artisan Parfumeur are a niche French fragrance brand who’s unique creations are really interesting and often quite different. L’Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris combines Iris with the scent of Green Peas! This gives the Iris a green, earthy scent; reminiscent of a vegetable patch.
